Biden lifts sanctions from four Burundi officials

President Joe Biden citied reforms sought by Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye as part of the reason for lifting sanctions from Burundi officials. Pool File Photo by Mary Altaffer/UPI | License Photo Nov. 19 (UPI) — The Biden administration has lifted sanctions imposed upon Burundi officials, citing positive political developments in the country. In 2015, then-President…Continue Reading

Mets hire ex-Angels executive Billy Eppler as new general manager

Former Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler (C), shown July 2, 2019, received a four-year contract from the New York Mets. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) — The New York Mets announced Thursday that former Los Angeles Angels executive Billy Eppler was hired as the organization’s new general…Continue Reading

Camilo, ‘Patria y Vida’ big winners at 2021 Latin Grammy Awards

Camilo performs onstage during the 22nd Latin Grammy Awards at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 18, 2021. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) — Camilo was the biggest winner at the 2021 Latin Grammys on Thursday night, taking home multiple awards. The Colombian singer ended the…Continue Reading

President Joe Biden meets Canada’s Justin Trudeau, Mexico’s AMLO in 1st ‘three amigos’ summit in 5 years

1/10 United States President Joe Biden (C) walks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (R) and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (L) as they arrive for the North American Leaders’ Summit on Thursday. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo Nov. 18 (UPI) — President Joe Biden on Thursday hosted Canadian Prime Minister Justin…Continue Reading

House edges closer to vote on $1.85T Build Back Better Act

1/6 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., gives a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as lawmakers move closer to a vote on the Build Back Better Act. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) — House Republicans pushed debate on President Joe Biden’s historic $1.85 trillion social…Continue Reading

When I’m All Out of Dinner Ideas, I Make One-Pot Rice and Greens

There are some parts of life—brushing teeth, taking a shower, drinking water—that are not showy but wholly essential, often performed without much thought or gratitude. I consider making a weekly pot of rice and greens one of these life skills.This habit caught on at the start of the pandemic, when I needed both starchy comfort…Continue Reading

Shipley Do-Nuts Continues Growth With New Multiunit Deal

Brand sells out Dallas-Fort Worth market with 25-unit signing Houston, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Shipley Do-Nuts, a leading do-nut restaurant franchisor and manufacturer of specialty food products, continues its rapid growth with a new franchise agreement with HPL Capital LLC that will open 25 new locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Shipley Do-Nuts is famous for its…Continue Reading